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BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM)
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iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF (XEF)
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iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF (XUU)
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iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (XIC)
Q: This is a follow up question to my previous question about using ETFs instead of stocks.
You mentioned that ZEM was “fine,“ whereas your comment on XEF is “solid,” XUU “we like it quite a lot,” and XIC is a “go-to.”
Do you have an alternative to ZEM that you would consider to be better? If so, please explain why.
You mentioned that ZEM was “fine,“ whereas your comment on XEF is “solid,” XUU “we like it quite a lot,” and XIC is a “go-to.”
Do you have an alternative to ZEM that you would consider to be better? If so, please explain why.
5i Research Answer:
Our comment on ZEM was really in relation to emerging markets. They have been quite weak, and we did not want to set expectations too high in terms of short term performance. VEE could also be used. It has a marginally better 5-year performance number and slightly lower fees (0.24% vs 0.28%).